Interior design colour and colours | room colours
Colour choice is one of the most important elements in room interior design.
Yet often the biggest challenge for most people is selecting an appropriate colour scheme.
Your home decorating project will be enhanced by the proper choice of colours.
When deciding on colours it's important to know what effect that colour will have on the room and how it fits with the rest of your home.
Colours affect peoples moods, so choose carefully. When you decorate with colour you liven up the room.
Interior design colour tips
There are no strict rules to adhere to when choosing colours, but some basic principles are helpful.
Some colour tips:
- Use colours that you already know and like. This will lift your spirits
- Be careful when choosing a colour simply because it is in vogue - you may live to regret it!
- Consider the colour of all the elements in the room - furniture and accessories colouring are just as important as flat surfaces
- Remember that a colour will often appear lighter when applied, than the colour sample that you have
- Buy a small sample pot of paint and try on a sample surface. Try different locations to get a feel on colour impact
- Different levels of lighting will affect the colour depth. A colour will appear different in natural and artificial light
- Steer clear of strong colours on walls in rooms that you use frequently
- Colour choice is important. Light earthy tones create a relaxing environment and a general feeling of calm
- If you decide on more than one paint colour on the walls, stick with the same colour but in a different shade
..these and other colour aspects of your home will be addressed carefully by Imago Interiors.
Interior design colour advice
Keep in mind the overall interior architecture of your home when choosing colours.
Floor coverings should fit in with the colours of your home. It is often a good idea to use the same coloured carpet throughout the whole house.
A neutral tone is worth considering as it allows greater flexibility when choosing colour schemes for each room.
It is best practice to repeat colours evenly throughout a room.
You should distribute colour usage according to the following guidelines:
- 60% of the room should be in the lightest colour.
- 30% in a mid-tone colour.
- Remaining 10% in a bright colour to accent the room.
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